these albums were probably made by the new designing team which they recruited around March...I wish they'd put effort on 2NE1's tho cuz the CRUSH album was perfect but we had to settle for crappy packaging...maybe when they comeback

I think it was more the cheap and boring casing and small photo book- and the free fonts did not help. Its not 'crappy' as they put it but its a huge disappointment relative to other Kpop albums especially from a top artist and linked so much with the company being stingy where it can get away with it.

K- Fans did not buy GD's excuse that he wanted it that way for nostalgic effect because they knew YG was just being cheap (or that is what one told me) since GD usually comes up with a cool design and takes so much care planning the concept of the album cove-plus fans communicate with staff at YG so they have some insider intel and know a little of plans so know when there are changes- but they got the Coup De'tat one instead which was really plain. Also they had reason because KVIPs are used to YG the company paying the least amount of money and attention to GD's solos anyway and for them to get YG to promote the album was like pulling teeth. Apparently the company was expecting loads of people to buy it mainly from his fan popularity anyway so were not bothered about making a quality item to encourage buyers or please fans.

To them the company has the mentality that "Why should we spend extra money if they are going to buy it anyway?" I think its more irritation and the relative laziness that upsets fans especially when most of the other cases have all been interesting. I'm relieved the albums designs have improved again I was worried after Crush it was going to be a staple but complaints prevail - or it has something to with the company putting a little more effort in for rookies and because of the complaints from High Skoolers over EH last album and because it was Taeyang's comeback after 4 years.

I quite like it since it still is a little nicer and more robust than bog standard CDs sold in the UK supermarkets or the cheapest Japan CDs but its certainly missing the 'wow' factor that his previous solo's designs have. It could still have been something like RISE or the STILL ALIVE packaging which is simple but nice to display, while including the rough/gritty design ideas- and displaying is something people like to do with their albums.

Design was okay, but the quality was really crappy. But that's still better than 2ne1's Crush, and Gd had special edition also, Crush was probably the worst case both design and quality wise in YG's history. Glad YHS hired the entire new team after that, obviously BJs weren't the only ones who didn't like it.

Idk about that. Lee Hi and Bom's Teaser design looks similar to the teaser designs from the four artists above. So I think they were recruited around then. YG just doesn't care for 2ne1 and he couldn't be any more obvious.

I am still so freaking mad at Crush's packaging. Like, if they wanted to compete with Soshi, they really should have put an extra attention to the design and its quality. Still waiting for the special edition, can't believe they didn't release one.

It's not going to change anything. Netizens will never live it down. They were invited and I am disappointed in YG for declining. It's not like we such much of Bom anyways. She's only been doing concerts and that it. She could go "reflect" after they perform even though the case is four years old and already hs been investigated and dropped. I just wish YG didn't give netizen what they wanted. Crush deserves the attention.

When BIGBANG had scandals they still performed at year end award shows... So I don't see why 2ne1 can't. Especially with all the rumours of them disbanding it may be their last stage together. Would have been a nice treat for the fans.

I'm ok with coup d'etat. GD talked about it before.I'm ok with crush too. Love the artwork. Beautiful and meaningful.The GD World Tour dvd tho... scarred. Is it a construction safety vid? Or a book on rocks.YGEX bigbang album designs are superior tho... so is their goods >_>

They actually didn't. Bigbang did not attend anything even though they were supposed to win some daesangs for Tonight mini. They appeared on MTV Ema, TOP went to collect their awards, thats it. Its totally useless to reflect, but it helps to die down if you take some time. YG is obviously planning to let 2ne1 "rest" in 2015 though, except CL. I just hope others fight for their opportunities. Bom is a sad case, she can work on her solo and maybe work in Japan by the end of next year.

Not just that the albums are stunning but the YG has really been stepping up with the teasers as well. Winner's teaser films were just so beautiful, there were parts where im just like mong~ at the screen coz its so good. AkMu's album preview teasers were really well made, fitted with their image and the overall feel to the album.

They worked with a new director for the teasers. She made also the teaser for taeyang and the mvs cbh and akmus melted. There was a Interview in 3 parts. You can find the links on the Wikipedia page for the Diskographie of 2ne1.

WOAH! Your comment is long and mega informative!!! I love you! And yeah...you're right... it was kinda BLEH.... but at least YG has good designers now, that's what matters. Thanks for your reply! I feel loved!!!